WinterFest

Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. ​

Join us at this one-of-a-kind holiday event in Vaughan, just outside of Toronto, and make special memories with family and friends. Explore the larger-than-life themed areas, take part in holiday activities, enjoy festive food, shop seasonal merchandise, and so much more. You won’t want to miss this amazing Christmas event that the entire family can enjoy.

• Live Entertainment
  Let our world-class performers put the spirit into your season. Enjoy your favourite holiday live entertainment including the popular Tinker’s Toy Factory, the vibrant rhythm of Four Drummers Drumming, the festive Cool Yule Christmas and so much more.
• Lights & Sights: Enter WinterFest and be transported to a whole new world as you experience warm displays of soft, ambient holiday lights. Chill out in the ice and snow or take a walk down Candy Cane Lane. Gather around to watch brilliant lights dance to festive holiday music or take a trip back to heart-warming holidays of yesteryear with traditional sights, sounds, and experiences.
• Experiences & Activities: Fill your night with holiday fun like ice skating on Snow Flake Lake, write a letter to Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, find that perfect gift for someone special and get a family photo with the big man in red himself!
• Festive Food, Shopping & More

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets :

Regular: $32 & up+applicable fees

Ice Skating & Skate Rentals: $17.00

Ice Skating: $12.00

• All guests will require a reservation to skate, which must be made online in advance of your visit.

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date: November 15 to January 3, 2026

November 15 – January 3 (Sat, Sun) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 19 – January 2 (Fri)| 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 22 – December 29 (Mon) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 23 – December 30 (Tue) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 31 (Wed) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
January 1 (Thu) | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:30pm
Cool Yule Christmas – 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm
Polar Party with the Tannenbaums – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Four Drummers Drumming – 3:45pm, 4:45pm, 5:45pm, 6:45pm, 7:45pm
The MistleTones – 4:15pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm
NEW! It’s Christmas, Charlie Brown! – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Christmas Carolers – 3:30pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm
Tinker’s Toy Factory – 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:30pm
NEW! Small Town Snowmance – 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm
Shows subject to change. Some shows close Dec 30; some end Dec 31.

Venue & Address

Canada’s Wonderland, 1 Canada’s Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, Ontario, L6A 1S6

Wheelchair accessible

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport